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Mercedes-Benz ML

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,688 cc

Y218 BCVMOT history

Y218 BCV is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz ML first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2023.

Y218 BCV silver Mercedes-Benz Ml – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2024
Mileage
143,580 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 BCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
ML
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,688 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 BCV was last recorded at 143,580 miles on 8 Jan 2023, 1,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,723 miles · 2 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,857 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,580 miles
  • 2022 – 141,723 miles
  • 2021 – 141,486 miles
  • 2020 – 139,014 miles
  • 2019 – 135,913 miles
  • 2017 – 133,907 miles
  • 2016 – 132,117 miles
  • 2015 – 119,427 miles
  • 2014 – 109,450 miles
  • 2013 – 100,119 miles
  • 2012 – 90,472 miles
  • 2011 – 81,760 miles
  • 2010 – 71,772 miles
  • 2009 – 62,728 miles
  • 2008 – 58,064 miles
  • 2006 – 51,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,580 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,580 miles (+1,857)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    143,580 miles
    Test number
    487774962864
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,723 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    555712469859
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail141,723 miles (+237)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    851706307517
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective X2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,486 miles (+2,472)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    929294299447
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass139,014 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,014 miles
    Test number
    661000928879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,913 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,913 miles
    Test number
    993281469739
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail135,909 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,909 miles
    Test number
    812661342483
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,907 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    577220036811
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail133,903 miles (+1,786)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,903 miles
    Test number
    591496255303
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass132,117 miles (+1,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,117 miles
    Test number
    817294272688
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded of centre (both). (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass130,434 miles (+11,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,434 miles
    Test number
    348899941401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass119,427 miles (+9,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    478631675078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass109,450 miles (+9,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    109,450 miles
    Test number
    456507154081
    • NoteAdvise n/s/f wiper blade split on outer edge
    • NoteAdvise sounds like injector chuffing

  14. Pass100,119 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,119 miles
    Test number
    555121173026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,053 miles (+9,581)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    575897663059
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass90,472 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,472 miles
    Test number
    386036962012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail90,469 miles (+8,709)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    178962562415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass81,760 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,760 miles
    Test number
    995441961011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,759 miles (+9,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,759 miles
    Test number
    105509741024
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass71,772 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    323496130052
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail71,772 miles (+9,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    441536330069
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass62,728 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    173178309418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,064 miles (+6,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    444823508073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,645 miles
    Test number
    951792496299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 BCV

Does Y218 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y218 BCV expired on 7 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y218 BCV?
The MOT on Y218 BCV expired on 7 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y218 BCV done?
Y218 BCV was recorded at 143,580 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2023, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has Y218 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 BCV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y218 BCV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 BCV find?
Y218 BCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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